1. Preparing for Success At Lancaster High School
LHS School Counseling Staff:
Mrs. Reiber – Students Last Names A-D
Mrs. Wooten – Students Last Names E-J
Mrs. Roundhouse – Students Last Names K-P
Mr. Kelley – Students Last Names Q-U
Mrs. Collins – Students Last Names V-Z

2. High School Differences
Graduation Requirements
9 periods in a day
Promotion to 10th Grade

3. Graduation Requirements
**Students must complete 2 semesters of a fine art between grades 7-12

4. Graduation Requirements
1. Pass end-of-course exams in:
Algebra 1 & Geometry
Biology
US History & Government
English 9 & 10
2. Earn “remediation-free” score on admission exams (like the ACT or SAT).
3. Recognized credential or state-issued license for practice in a career & a score showing workforce readiness. (Career Tech)

5. Registration Process SPIN – February 6 at 6pm
Registration ~ February/March
Course Requests mailed home at the end of April
Conflicts and Drops ~ May 1-31

6. Sample 9th grade schedule
Period
9th (Freshman) 1
English 9 2
Algebra I 3
Physical Science 4
World History 5
Phys Ed/Health 6
Freshmen Focus/Elective 7
Elective 8 9
Lunch

7. English Courses English 9 English 9 CP English 9 H College Prep Course
Needed for College
English 9 H
Honors, Weighted Class

8. Math Courses Algebra 1 Algebra 1 CP
Geometry CP (must have already taken Algebra)
Geometry H (must have already taken Algebra)
Weighted Class
Algebra 2 H (must have already taken Algebra and Geometry)

9. Science Courses Physical Science Physical Science CP
Physical Science H
Weighted Course

10. Social Studies Courses
World History
World History H
Weighted Course

11. Course Qualifiers Class Placement
Selection criteria must be met for placement into Honors classes
Students must earn an A or B in 8th grade subject classes to take College Prep classes.
You will be placed in a general level class if you have a C in that subject area in 8th grade.
If you earn an A or B in general level classes during the first quarter of your 9th grade year, you may request to be moved to College Prep

12. Semester Courses PE 9 – semester Health – semester
Movement and Fitness
Competition and Fitness
Health – semester
Freshman Focus - semester

13. Elective Courses Full Year French 1, Latin 1, Spanish 1 (or 2)
Recommend placement in CP or H English
Art 1
Band and/or Choir
Requires an audition for placement
Intro to Engineering Design
Ag Science 1 (Ag Studies)
Requires an application for placement

14. Elective Courses Semester Electives Digital Design
Manufacturing Basics
Engineering Principles
Food Principles

15. Schedule Changes
The student registration process is one of the most important functions that a student performs each year. It determines the courses the school will offer, development of student scheduling, and how the school utilizes its staff. When a student completes the registration process, he/she enters into a contract with the school. LHS asks its students to be most careful and accurate in selecting their courses each year.
Talk to upperclass students and teachers about your course selections. Read the LHS Program of Studies for course descriptions.
The deadline for requesting course changes is June 1st
The only schedule changes made during the school year will be for a failed class that must be repeated, a change in academic level, or a change based on the recommendation of the course teacher.

16. Program of Studies Go to the Lancaster High School Website
Click the Guidance and Counseling Department on the left hand side
Click top under the Academic Resources
Find the Registration Tab
Access and Read the Program of Studies